Attacked by a "range lizard" today. EEEK!
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Andy Griffith
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There is a huge difference between range "lizards" and old curmudgeons just having a good time.
The difference is, one is enjoyable, the other is not.
From now on, when someone does this to me, I'm only going to use one of two phrases: "scram" and "get lost."
Amazing what honesty can do.
Now, that we have that out of the way...a spot of tea is in order.
The difference is, one is enjoyable, the other is not.
From now on, when someone does this to me, I'm only going to use one of two phrases: "scram" and "get lost."
Amazing what honesty can do.
Now, that we have that out of the way...a spot of tea is in order.
There is a huge difference between range "lizards" and old curmudgeons just having a good time.
The difference is, one is enjoyable, the other is not.
From now on, when someone does this to me, I'm only going to use one of two phrases: "scram" and "get lost."
Amazing what honesty can do.
Now, that we have that out of the way...a spot of tea is in order.
Another approach is simply to say "Thanks for your opinion" and then turn your back on the lizard. Unless he is really dense he'll get the message.
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I wasn't there but a friend relates how he dealt with a RL. He started firing downrange and yelling, "There you *****, take that", and "**** with my wife will ya", etc. He turned to the RL and said "I hate people who bug me", at which point the RL walked away and never bothered him again.
truckemup97
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At the local indoor range, the only people who criticize my choice in firearms are the jerks behind the counter. It's one of those "If you didn't buy it here, it's junk" places. I've pretty much stopped going there.
Sounds like he came from the Colt and Glock Forums.
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Peter M. Eick
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Sure sounds like this is a "breed" instead of a one off. I did not realize how prevalent the species was!
Range lizards rarely bug me, as a 6ft 1in, 300+lb Sioux Indian with an Israeli FAL in one hand, and a 28-2HP in a Webley flap holster on his hip, and a scowl, doesn't look like he wants to chat much...
I did have a run-in with a different creature, a "brass buzzard". This is the guy who makes a move for your brass, never asking for it, and often making a move for the brass WHILE I'M STILL SHOOTING. I once had a S&W Sigma 40F(one of the few of the breed that seemed to work every time)and there was a guy who kept scooping up my brass. I told him to quit and he would, but as soon as I started shooting he'd grab for my brass. I laid..... well, tossed, my Sigma onto the bench, turned to him and barked, " LEAVE MY BRASS WHERE IT LAYS!!!!", along with a glare that burned holes in him. He swallowed once, dropped my brass on the ground, and then walked back to his lane and got my other brass that he'd grabbed earlier, and then set it down in front of my bench. He then left the range....
Idiot...
I don't reload and would gladly have given him all of the .40 brass if he'd asked for it.
I did have a run-in with a different creature, a "brass buzzard". This is the guy who makes a move for your brass, never asking for it, and often making a move for the brass WHILE I'M STILL SHOOTING. I once had a S&W Sigma 40F(one of the few of the breed that seemed to work every time)and there was a guy who kept scooping up my brass. I told him to quit and he would, but as soon as I started shooting he'd grab for my brass. I laid..... well, tossed, my Sigma onto the bench, turned to him and barked, " LEAVE MY BRASS WHERE IT LAYS!!!!", along with a glare that burned holes in him. He swallowed once, dropped my brass on the ground, and then walked back to his lane and got my other brass that he'd grabbed earlier, and then set it down in front of my bench. He then left the range....
Idiot...
I don't reload and would gladly have given him all of the .40 brass if he'd asked for it.
Bicky Robby
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"Taste like chicken"
The private club I belong to has been in existance for just over 50 years. There are still 2 or three charter members who stop by at regular intervals to chew the fat or actually do a bit of shooting.
These guys are old time bulleye shooters and they love to tell us kids about the good old days. About how the would only chip the paint of the back stop in about a 6" circle at 50'.
Two of them are WWII veterans. One was, I think, a gunners mate on the USS Neveda. He joined the ship after Pearl Harbor during it's refit and repair on the west coast during 1942. he fought with his ship in three oceans.
The place wouldn't be the same with out them. I haven't noticed many RL among the members and that's a good thing. While we may offer an opinion or suggestion from time to time it is generally requested by the shooter.
God gave us 2 eyes, 2 ears and 1 mouth for a reason. It has been my observation that people generally are able to learn nothing by using their mouth. Eyes and ears on the other hand come in handy for this purpose.
LTC
These guys are old time bulleye shooters and they love to tell us kids about the good old days. About how the would only chip the paint of the back stop in about a 6" circle at 50'.
Two of them are WWII veterans. One was, I think, a gunners mate on the USS Neveda. He joined the ship after Pearl Harbor during it's refit and repair on the west coast during 1942. he fought with his ship in three oceans.
The place wouldn't be the same with out them. I haven't noticed many RL among the members and that's a good thing. While we may offer an opinion or suggestion from time to time it is generally requested by the shooter.
God gave us 2 eyes, 2 ears and 1 mouth for a reason. It has been my observation that people generally are able to learn nothing by using their mouth. Eyes and ears on the other hand come in handy for this purpose.
LTC
captorquewrench
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I deal with them like I deal with all unwanted attention from men anywhere.
I drop one each of an ex lax, viagra, and valium into their drink when they aren't looking.
Seriously, much like you did. If I need help, or see someone from whom I want advice, I will ask at an appropriate time. I don't like anyone who acts like that guy does.
I drop one each of an ex lax, viagra, and valium into their drink when they aren't looking.
Seriously, much like you did. If I need help, or see someone from whom I want advice, I will ask at an appropriate time. I don't like anyone who acts like that guy does.
jdf1966
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we old curmedgons , like to visit and only offer to help when asked
TRUE ! tea is good
There is a huge difference between range "lizards" and old curmudgeons just having a good time.
The difference is, one is enjoyable, the other is not.
From now on, when someone does this to me, I'm only going to use one of two phrases: "scram" and "get lost."
Amazing what honesty can do.
Now, that we have that out of the way...a spot of tea is in order.
TRUE ! tea is good
Straightshooter2
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I've never been approached by one but if I was, I would wait until they make a really stupid statement, act like I'm listening to something, look at them wide eyed and say slowly, "the voices in my head don't agree with you." 
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This is me giving you a standing ovation! Bravo! BRAVO!!!
Heck...i feel like ive got a weight off my chest and i wasnt even there!
Heck...i feel like ive got a weight off my chest and i wasnt even there!
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I like to think that I have mastered the Fine Art of Tuning Out and as long as people are polite, I can put up with them, it's the curmudgeons-the arrogant conceited know it alls who are usually bad mannered and foulmouthed to boot
who really aggravate me.
who really aggravate me.
ACP230
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I often shoot on Mondays and usually have the range to myself then.
Haven't run across too many "range lizards" like those described
above.
Have seen range deer, red squirrels, geese, ducks (one mallard swimming near the 25 yard backstop in a wet spring). Also sandhill cranes flying over.
There must have been a range bear for a while a few years ago.
There were tracks, and other evidence, but I never saw the critter.
That was OK with me. He probably would have given bad advice...
Haven't run across too many "range lizards" like those described
above.
Have seen range deer, red squirrels, geese, ducks (one mallard swimming near the 25 yard backstop in a wet spring). Also sandhill cranes flying over.
There must have been a range bear for a while a few years ago.
There were tracks, and other evidence, but I never saw the critter.
That was OK with me. He probably would have given bad advice...
Those that can, do and those that can't, teach. Unfortunately there are also those that can't that think they can teach even though they have no idea what they're talking about.
I think he was being rude by coming up to you and blithering like an idiot, he got what he deserved.
I think he was being rude by coming up to you and blithering like an idiot, he got what he deserved.
Grayfox
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They're not lizards. They're alligators.
All mouth and no ears.
All mouth and no ears.
nachogrande
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RANGE LIZARDS
I belong to a shooting range that is also open to the public and can get over 200 people on a weekend. so as you can imagine you get plenty of free advice givers but likely have more good encounters and talks than bad ones. mostly I try to avoid getting shot by people handling guns behind me or getting swept. the other day I had to point the range officer in the direction of a Mr Macho with a black plastic hi cap 45 that he is letting his trophy babe shoot. now it's quite obvious she has never fired a gun before and scared to death of it and only shooting to massage the guys ego. she barely has 2 fingers on the grip, way low to boot, standing app 3 feet behind the bench and behind those shooting next to her, her face twisted with fear and turned away from the target and I think her eyes may have been closed. I nod to the range officer I know well and nod at her and say either she is gonna drop that gun, or shoot the guy next to her. could you tell her to keep her sweater stretchers over the bench, load only 1 round and keep it pointed in a safe direction. he took 1 look and ran over to intervene. later during a cease fire I offered the boyfriend a chance to teach her with a 22 revolver I will let them use + ammo as she looks a little afraid of that 45. he give me a kind of myob look and turns away. I get asked all the time by people to take them, their kids,wife etc that have never shot to the range. I'ved payed my dues with tyro's and now say sure right after you/they complete some type of gun safety/training class. that's the last I ever hear of them.
I belong to a shooting range that is also open to the public and can get over 200 people on a weekend. so as you can imagine you get plenty of free advice givers but likely have more good encounters and talks than bad ones. mostly I try to avoid getting shot by people handling guns behind me or getting swept. the other day I had to point the range officer in the direction of a Mr Macho with a black plastic hi cap 45 that he is letting his trophy babe shoot. now it's quite obvious she has never fired a gun before and scared to death of it and only shooting to massage the guys ego. she barely has 2 fingers on the grip, way low to boot, standing app 3 feet behind the bench and behind those shooting next to her, her face twisted with fear and turned away from the target and I think her eyes may have been closed. I nod to the range officer I know well and nod at her and say either she is gonna drop that gun, or shoot the guy next to her. could you tell her to keep her sweater stretchers over the bench, load only 1 round and keep it pointed in a safe direction. he took 1 look and ran over to intervene. later during a cease fire I offered the boyfriend a chance to teach her with a 22 revolver I will let them use + ammo as she looks a little afraid of that 45. he give me a kind of myob look and turns away. I get asked all the time by people to take them, their kids,wife etc that have never shot to the range. I'ved payed my dues with tyro's and now say sure right after you/they complete some type of gun safety/training class. that's the last I ever hear of them.
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